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    M17x R2 Cooling Pad

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Theredninja, Dec 5, 2012.

  1. Theredninja

    Theredninja Notebook Consultant

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    Alright i think I'm due for an upgrade on my cooling pad. The usb cable has snapped off my U2, i know i can just solder it back on but the cooling pad barely fits the laptop so which cooling pad do you guys think is the best?

    so far i have the U3 or the Cryo LX in mind.

    I live in the UK, links would be appreciated ;)
     
    Theredninja, Dec 5, 2012
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  2. radji

    radji Farewell, Solenya...

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    If you remember, I modified my U3 to use standard 12v case fans. Now if you don't want to mess with your new cooling pad, then the Cryo LX would probably be your best bet.
     
    radji, Dec 5, 2012
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  3. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Tsunade_Hime, Dec 5, 2012
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  4. leeshjnn

    leeshjnn Notebook Evangelist

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    Unless you absolutely want a new cooling pad, I'm pretty sure you can buy some good 80mm fans and have them run off an external PSU.

    Just checked Cryo LX on Amazon UK but it's unavailable. Cryo LX is actually discontinued and it's quite hard to find one with MSRP. I actually paid mine for $70 which is way out of the original price.
     
    leeshjnn, Dec 6, 2012
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  5. unphoto

    unphoto Notebook Evangelist

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    There should be a thread here what suggest the top 10 best laptop coolings stands
     
    unphoto, Dec 6, 2012
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  6. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    I personally like the Targus ChillPad :) :cool:
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Dec 7, 2012
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